218 - Azure SQL backup and recovery
Let's not talk about AI, but instead let's talk about Azure SQL backup and recovery. What aspects to consider for disaster recovery? What options are available for backups in Azure SQL? How to test for recovery? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:27) - Show content starts.Show links- Disaster Recovery in WAF- Disaster recovery in Azure SQL- Give us feedback!
27 Joulu 202333min
217 - Exploring Microsoft's 'Generative AI for Beginners' training material
We take a look at the Generative AI for Beginners course from Microsoft. It's free, open-source, and available for everyone. What's in it? Who should go through the lessons? And is this even needed? Also, Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:28) - Show content starts.Show links- Generative AI for Beginners – A Course- 191 - Prompt engineering techniques with ChatGPT and Azure OpenAI
20 Joulu 202337min
216 - Azure Updates
In this episode, we take a look at recent updates to Azure. What's new, what's in preview, and what's interesting? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:30) - Show content starts. Show links- Release notes - Microsoft Defender for Cloud- Detect threats quickly with near-real-time (NRT) analytics rules in Microsoft Sentinel- Analytics with Azure Synapse Link - Azure Cosmos DB | Microsoft Learn- Azure SQL trigger for Functions- Azure Functions support on Apple Silicon Macs- azure_ai extension for PostgreSQL- Microsoft Fabric reservations- Private subnet- Defender for APIs- Give us feedback!
13 Joulu 202329min
215 - Exploring AI and Copilot for Azure
So many Copilots! We take a look at Copilot for Azure, which was announced during Ignite 2023. What can you do with it? What's our experience using it? How does it relate to other Copilots, such as GitHub Copilot Chat. Who benefits from this capability? Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:27) - Show content starts.Show links- Sign up: https://aka.ms/MSCopilotforAzurePreviewRequest - Product docs: Microsoft Copilot for Azure (preview) overview | Microsoft Learn- Tech community post: Simplify IT management with Microsoft Copilot for Azure- Give us feedback!
6 Joulu 202330min
214 - Becoming certified as an Azure AI Engineer Associate with exam AI-102
We look at AI-102 - the exam, the course, and the labs. As this course focuses on Azure Cognitive Services (Azure AI Skills after the rename), we walk through the intended audience, the skills you'll need, and the stuff you'll learn. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(04:41) - Show content starts.Show links- Study guide for Exam AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution- Instructor-led course: Course AI-102T00--A: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution- Self-paced learning: Exam AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution - Certifications- Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate - Certifications | Microsoft Learn- Give us feedback!
29 Marras 202335min
213 - Reflections from Microsoft Ignite 2023
Microsoft pushes into chip manufacturing, we heard about new chips like Azure Maia and Azure Cobalt. There's also the Azure AI Studio, all the new and updated Microsoft Copilots, the updated Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture (MCRA), Microsoft Cloud PKI, The Windows App, and more. Tobias asks Jussi an unexpected question about being turned into a cat.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:18) - Show content starts.Show links- Announcing Azure AI Studio preview (microsoft.com)- Azure AI Studio: ai.azure.com- Copilots: See them all in the Book of News- AI transformation and the technology driving change- What’s new in Azure AI Platforms – Charting the Future with Innovative AI and ML- Security Adoption Framework- Cloud PKI- Windows App- Microsoft SSE- Give us feedback!
22 Marras 202332min
212 - Developing generative AI apps with AI-050
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced courseware and studying materials for Azure OpenAI. We look at this 1-day course and reflect on the content, who this course is best suited for, and what one should learn. Also, Jussi asks Tobi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(02:02) - Community highlights.(04:42) - Show content starts.Community Highlights- Uli Homann, CVP & Distinguished Architect at Microsoft: Deepening Well-Architected guidance for workloads hosted on Azure (microsoft.com)Show links- Course details: AI-050- Course Details: AI-102- Request access to AOAI: Limited access to Azure OpenAI Service - Azure AI services- Give us feedback!
15 Marras 202325min
211 - Reflections on upskilling with Microsoft Applied Skills
Microsoft recently announced the Applied Skills initiative. We talk about what it is, how it compares to Microsoft certifications, and our experience in completing the assessments of the initiative. Also, reflections on hiring and recruiting and skills in general. Tobi asks Jussi an unexpected question.(00:00) - Intro and catching up.(03:48) - Community highlights.(05:18) - Show content starts.Community Highlights- TJ Devine: Microsoft 365 Copilot is generally availableShow links- Applied Skills announcement (Microsoft)- Applied Skills- Give us feedback!
8 Marras 202339min
